The Christmas classic directed by Frank Capra, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” premiered in New York.
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The horror film classic 'Scream,' starring Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox, was released.
The last Australian troops were evacuated from Gallipoli during World War I.
Pope John Paul II established World Youth Day, an event for young Christians around the world.
Adolf Hitler was freed from jail early.
US President Barack Obama received a vaccine jab against the swine flu.
